Naples, properly called Napoli, was supposed to be crowded, dangerous, dirty, and overrun with the local brand of mafia, called the Camorra. After reading the guidebook on the plane, I arrived prepared to lash my bag to my body and wear only my most obviously fake jewelry. So, here is what was view from our hotel :
Napoli is beautiful, plenty safe enough for urbanized Americans, and chock full of great things to do, see and eat. Almost instantly, I figured out Naples has an undeserved reputation and that maybe they want it that way so all the tourists go to Florence instead.
isn't it funny how the best places always get thoroughly ragged on in the guidebacks? props to you too for being brave and discovering an awesome place!
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